The Pulpit Commentary on Ezekiel 43:1-27

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The consecration of the new temple by the entrance into it of the glory of the God of Israel (Ezekiel 43:1-12), and a description of the altar with its dedication to the solemn ritual for which it was in future to be employed (Ezekiel 43:13-27), form the contents of the present chapter, and complete the prophet's picture of the future sanctuary of Israel.

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